Fire in Eretria Evia: Burning near houses – Message from 112

A fire also broke out in Eretria in Evia at noon on Sunday.

The fire broke out in Geronts place in Agia Kyriaki Eretria on the island of Evia, in a wooded area and is burning near houses.

For the ongoing fire, a 112 message was sent which states: If you are in the areas of Agia Kyriaki, Kastri, Evia, move away towards Eretria.

⚠️ Activation 1️⃣1️⃣2️⃣

🔥 Forest fire in your area

🆘 If you are in the areas #Holy_Sunday, #Kastri #Euboea move away towards #Eretria

‼️ Follow the instructions of the authorities

ℹ️ https://t.co/kexUnlnGMV@pyrosvestiki@hellenicpolice

— 112 Greece (@112Greece) August 11, 2024

According to evima.gr, strong forces of the Fire Department of Chalkida, Aliveri, volunteers and the commander of the Fire Department of the Prefecture, Konstantinos Psarros, rushed to the scene.

Specifically, 40 firefighters with 2 groups of pedestrians, 11 vehicles, 1 helicopter and many volunteer firefighters are operating.

#Fire in a forest area in the area of ​​Agia Kyriaki #Eretria.
They are doing 40 #firefighters with 2 groups of hikers, 11 vehicles, 1 E/P and volunteers.
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— Fire Department (@pyrosvestiki) August 11, 2024